Russell Bates

Russell Bates first carved his place in pop culture by co-creating and naming the character of Derek Zoolander, directing and editing the short film “Derek Zoolander: Male Model” starring Ben Stiller for the VH1 Fashion Awards.

Drawing on a talent for rigorous casting, witty and naturalistic performances, and highly cinematic imagery, Russell creates films that are much loved around the world.

A graduate of UCLA Film School, Russell’s an avid surfer and cyclist, and is a contributing writer for the music blog Sound It Out. He’s also a beekeeper and co- founder of the Backwards Beekeepers, an all-organic educational and advocacy collective. Russell and his wife keep wild bees that they capture themselves, producing the much coveted Feral Honey brand, featured in several LA restaurants and wine bars.

Russell Bates

LEGO Dimensions - Doc Brown

Snickers - Locker Room

Volkswagen - 3 Cars

BetVictor - Baggage

The Oscars - Illusion

Jura - Robot

Russell Bates first carved his place in pop culture by co-creating and naming the character of Derek Zoolander, directing and editing the short film “Derek Zoolander: Male Model” starring Ben Stiller for the VH1 Fashion Awards.

Drawing on a talent for rigorous casting, witty and naturalistic performances, and highly cinematic imagery, Russell creates films that are much loved around the world.

A graduate of UCLA Film School, Russell’s an avid surfer and cyclist, and is a contributing writer for the music blog Sound It Out. He’s also a beekeeper and co- founder of the Backwards Beekeepers, an all-organic educational and advocacy collective. Russell and his wife keep wild bees that they capture themselves, producing the much coveted Feral Honey brand, featured in several LA restaurants and wine bars.